What’s so special about the Chow Chow? The Chow Chow has two distinctive features, a blue and black tongue and it’s almost straight hind legs. Chow Chow’s come in two varieties, the rough-haired and smoothed-haired. Both varieties have exceptionally thick fur and are best suited to cool or moderate climates. The most common colors are solid red, black, blue, cinnamon or cream. Chow Chow’s are well-mannered but also independent and protective. This is a dominant breed that requires a dominant owner. The ideal owner would be a very calm person who is firm and fair. These are stubborn dogs with minds of their own, so you must be consistent at all times.

A theory of the name Chow Chow is reasonable enough for debate. In the early 1800's, clipper ships sailed from China to England, bringing back a various assortment of cargo, referred to as chow chow. These miscellaneous objects were stored in the ship's hold called the chow chow hold, chow chow meaning bits and pieces of this and that. The first Chow Chow dog appeared in England in the 1830's, and was known as the Chow Chow dog because he had been housed in the chow chow hold during the long voyage.

In all honesty, some Chows do have temperament problems. The breed went through two periods of dramatic public popularity, once in the 1930's and again during the 1980's. In a rush to cash in on this popularity and sell puppies quickly for a profit, unscrupulous or inexperienced breeders and pet owners often used Chows with unsuitable temperaments for breeding. Believing the myths that Chows were supposed to be unfriendly or aggressive, they didn't know or didn't care that this kind of disposition is not acceptable in reputable circles. Experienced, responsible breeders with a sincere interest in what's good for Chows and the people who buy them avoid stock that is aggressive or shy.

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